 THE COMPLETE PRICE GUIDE With numerous indexes for Magazines, Pulp Fiction Books, Old Radio Programs, Films, Comic books, Governmental Pamphlets etc. A Great Resource and Collectors Guide to Reefer MadnessEra Lore and Collectables. |
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Reefer Madness Era Collectables & Lore
What is Reefer Madness? Why This Book?
There really is no established definition for the term. No dictionary, at least none that we’ve been able to locate, carries a definition. They carry definitions of terms such as Assassin, Dope Addict, Drug Abuser, Violence, Criminal Acts . . . . etc., all implying Medical Marihuana as the cause; But no mention of the term ‘Reefer Madness?'
And as if to add insult to injury, no library indexing system, no book, magazine or newspaper indexing systems contain Reefer Madness sub-divisions. Even major bookstores have no shelving sub-sections devoted to the subject. Which in turn makes it (how shall we put it), somewhat difficult for those interested in the topic to find anything.
Thus the reason for this book; --- Our hope is that it will give collectors of Reefer Madness memorabilia a starting point. A simple but concise way of identifying, locating and pricing some of these lovely collectables. As you go through the chapters, you will be able to locate numerous indexes to comic books, detective magazines, films, old time radio programs, pulp fiction novels etc. . . . etc, on numerous collectable subsections along with price and purchasing tips, which the reader may find of interest.
But here one must ask the question, why would anyone be interested in collections of such lore? The answer goes back to our original question: What is Reefer Madness? To some the term simply implies an old movie, but to all so many others (especially medical marihuana patients) the term implies all so much more.
This author himself, became all too aware of its true meaning some years back, when a friend of mine died of cancer. I personally witnessed the horrors of chemotherapy, along with the beneficial effects of Medical Cannabis. No need for scientific studies (of which there are many of) to convince me of what I could see with my own eyes. But, why I asked myself, wasn’t Medical Cannabis (Medical Marihuana) legal? This was my own personal introduction to the world of Reefer Madness collectables.
It is a fact that in the 1930’s, our very own federal government (which we all love and hold so dear), engaged in what has been termed, ‘The snow job of the century.” Literally a dis-information campaign of orchestrated lies was launched against the use of Medical Cannabis, well past the point of demonizing it. According to official government statements at the time, Medical Marihuana Drug Addicts [supposedly under the influence of Medical Marihuana] were responsible for some of the most bestial crimes imaginable. Boys, for no reason at all, were going around grabbing axes and chopping people to death. Young scantly clad girls were jumping out of windows due to its evil influence. etc. . . .
Throughout the 1930’s, the government kept up a constant barrage of lies, claiming that the use of Medical Marihuana led to violent acts. A campaign that was kept up until well into the late 1970’s. The effects of which are still with us to this day. Examples:
- At a job-fare, I noticed a sign which read, “Pre-employment drug screening is required.” When I inquired if Medical Marihuana was included, instead of an answer, I got nothing but ridicule. “HO, ho, what have you been smoking", etc. All the while (in my minds eye) I was watching my friend die.
- My auto insurance company has a one DUI and you’re out policy. So I asked about their Medical Marihuana policy --- you should have seen the look of hate in her eyes. It’s hard to describe the moment, other than to say that she didn’t think very kindly of cancer patients.
- Just a few days after my friend's death, a cop gets on TV and makes it clear that he though that this whole Medical Marihuana thing was nothing more than a conspiracy of the unwashed hippy. That he had deliberately gotten cancer, just so he’ll have an excuse to use medical Marihuana --- But that they [the cops] weren’t buying it.
This book documents that era. But this is no history book, instead it takes the reader through each of the various classifications of Reefer Madness Era collectables. Each chapter documenting not only a specific sub-section [say Old Time Radio Programs] but also showing how the conspirators made effective use of it as a propaganda tool.
Wherever possible, indexes are provided. The idea is to give the collector as much locational information as possible. Information that not only educates, but assist collectors, helping them to determine prices, purchasing / sales methods etc. Additionally, (for those conspiracy buffs out there, it also serves to document one of the greatest con-jobs, our very own government has ever pulled.
WARNING: While every effort has been taken to tone down or desensualize the material. DUE TO THE VERY NATURE of the origin of the Anti-Medical Marihuana Laws, the content of this book, may be inappropriate for younger readers.
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SECTION I [A Good Place To Get Started]
Chapter I -1 - Of Encyclopedias and Dictionaries:
SECTION II [Getting Into The Spirit]
Chapter 2 - CANNABIS - A Short Graphical History:
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Chapter II -2 - Why the Laws:
Chapter II -3 - Great Quotes & Trivia:
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SECTION III OLD TIME RADIO (Reefer Madness Era) PROGRAMS: 
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SECTION IV [Great Good Girl Art]
Chapter IV -1 - Pulp Fiction Novels:
SECTION V [Books, Pamphlets, Leaflets]
Chapter V -1 - Books, [The Hard Cover Type]
Chapter V -2 - Children's Text Books
Chapter V -3 - Pamphlets and Booklets
Chapter V -4 - Leaflets & Posters:
SECTION V [Of Films & News Clips]
Chapter VI -1 - Films / Motion Pictures:
Chapter VI -2 - Film Shorts
Chapter VI -3 - Film/Move posters:
SECTION VII [Magazines]
Chapter VII -1 - Reefer Madness Magazine Articles
Chapter VII -2 - Pre-Reefer Madness Magazine Articles
Chapter VII -3 - Post Reefer Madness Magazine Articles
SECTION VIII [Of Comic Books and Funny Pages]
Chapter VIII -2 - Newspaper Comic Strips
Chapter VIII -3 - Newspaper Editorial Cartoons:
SECTION IX [Newspapers]
Chapter IX -1 - Newspapers Articles:
Chapter IX -2 - Newspaper Magazines:
[Also see Newspaper comic Strips, Newspaper Editorial Cartoons]
SECTION X [Of Conspiracies and Gore]
Chapter X -1 - The Conspiracy
Chapter X -4 - The Horror:
AFTERWARDS:
APPENDIXES:
Appendix A - Pre-1937 Cannabis Manufacturers:
Appendix B - Medical Journal Articles:
Appendix C - Medical CD-ROMs:
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